Garmin 500-PRO-1 Owner's manual

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Owner's manual

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GPSMAP
®
500/700 Series and echoMAP
50/70
Series
Owner’s Manual
March 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01556-10_0D
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Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................1
echoMAP 70 Series and GPSMAP 700 Series.......................... 1
Using the Touchscreen.......................................................... 1
echoMAP 50 Series and GPSMAP 500 Series.......................... 1
Device Keys........................................................................... 1
Downloading the Manuals.......................................................... 1
Manual Conventions................................................................... 1
Getting More Information............................................................ 1
Inserting Memory Cards............................................................. 1
Software Update......................................................................... 2
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card...................... 2
Updating the Device Software............................................... 2
GPS Satellite Signals..................................................................2
Selecting the GPS Source..................................................... 2
Customizing the Chartplotter........................................ 2
Customizing the Home Screen................................................... 2
Setting the Vessel Type.............................................................. 2
Adjusting the Backlight............................................................... 2
Adjusting the Color Mode........................................................... 2
Hiding and Showing the Menu Bar............................................. 2
Communication with Wireless Devices........................ 2
Setting Up the WiFi® Wireless Network.................................... 2
Connecting a Wireless Device to the Chartplotter...................... 3
Changing the Wireless Channel................................................. 3
Using the Garmin Helm App with the Chartplotter...................... 3
Connecting a Bluetooth Wireless Device................................... 3
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Wireless Device............................... 3
Charts and 3D Chart Views........................................... 3
Navigation Chart and Offshore Fishing Chart............................. 3
Zooming In and Out of the Chart........................................... 3
Panning the Chart.................................................................. 3
Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys........... 4
Measuring a Distance on the Chart....................................... 4
Chart Symbols....................................................................... 4
Navigating to a Point on the Chart......................................... 4
Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart............ 4
Viewing Details about Navaids.............................................. 4
Selecting a Map..................................................................... 4
Premium Charts.......................................................................... 4
Viewing Tide Station Information........................................... 5
Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart.............. 5
Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks..................................... 5
Automatic Identification System..................................................5
AIS Targeting Symbols.......................................................... 5
Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS Targets...... 6
Showing AIS Vessels on a Chart or 3D Chart View.............. 6
Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel.................................... 6
Viewing a List of AIS Threats................................................. 6
Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm................................... 6
AIS Distress Signals.............................................................. 6
Turning Off AIS Reception..................................................... 7
Chart and 3D Chart View Settings.............................................. 7
Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup...................................... 7
Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and Chart
Views..................................................................................... 7
Laylines Settings.................................................................... 7
Overlay Numbers Settings..................................................... 7
Showing a Navigation Inset................................................... 8
Chart Appearance Settings.................................................... 8
Setting the Heading and Course Over Ground Lines............ 8
Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart Views........ 8
Fish Eye 3D Settings............................................................. 9
Navigation with a Chartplotter...................................... 9
Basic Navigation Questions
........................................................ 9
Destinations................................................................................ 9
Searching for a Destination by Name.................................... 9
Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart.............. 9
Searching for a Marine Services Destination......................... 9
Stopping Navigation....................................................................9
Waypoints................................................................................... 9
Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint...................... 9
Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location........................ 10
Marking and Starting Navigation to an MOB Location......... 10
Viewing a List of all Waypoints............................................ 10
Editing a Saved Waypoint.................................................... 10
Moving a Saved Waypoint................................................... 10
Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint.............. 10
Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB.......................................... 10
Deleting All Waypoints......................................................... 10
Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To........... 10
Routes...................................................................................... 10
Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present
Location............................................................................... 10
Creating and Saving a Route............................................... 11
Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths............ 11
Editing a Saved Route......................................................... 11
Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route....................... 11
Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved Route...... 11
Deleting a Saved Route....................................................... 11
Deleting All Saved Routes................................................... 11
Auto Guidance.......................................................................... 11
Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path.................... 11
Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path...................... 12
Adjusting an Auto Guidance Path........................................ 12
Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress......... 12
Setting a Timed Arrival.........................................................12
Auto Guidance Line Configurations..................................... 12
Tracks....................................................................................... 12
Showing Tracks................................................................... 13
Setting the Color of the Active Track................................... 13
Saving the Active Track....................................................... 13
Viewing a List of Saved Tracks............................................ 13
Editing a Saved Track.......................................................... 13
Saving a Track as a Route...................................................13
Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track.................. 13
Deleting a Saved Track........................................................13
Deleting All Saved Tracks.................................................... 13
Retracing the Active Track................................................... 13
Clearing the Active Track..................................................... 13
Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording........... 13
Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log........... 13
Stopping Navigation................................................................. 13
Synchronizing User Data Across the Garmin Marine
Network.....................................................................................13
Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks................. 13
Combinations............................................................... 14
Selecting a Combination........................................................... 14
Customizing a Combination Screen......................................... 14
Adding a Custom Combination Screen.................................... 14
Sonar............................................................................. 14
Sonar Views..............................................................................14
Traditional Sonar View......................................................... 14
DownVü Sonar View............................................................ 14
SideVü Sonar View.............................................................. 14
Split-Screen Sonar Views.................................................... 15
Split-Zoom Sonar View........................................................ 15
Split-Frequency Sonar View................................................ 15
Panoptix™ Sonar Views...................................................... 15
Changing the Sonar View......................................................... 16
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Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen Using the
Touchscreen............................................................................. 16
Creating a Waypoint on the Sonar Screen Using the Device
Keys.......................................................................................... 16
Measuring Distance on the Sonar Screen................................ 16
Pausing the Sonar Display....................................................... 16
Viewing Sonar History.............................................................. 16
Sonar Sharing........................................................................... 16
Selecting a Sonar Source.................................................... 16
Renaming a Sonar Source...................................................16
Customizing the Overlay Numbers........................................... 16
Adjusting the Level of Detail..................................................... 17
Adjusting the Color Intensity..................................................... 17
Adjusting the Range of the Depth or Width Scale.................... 17
Setting the Zoom Level on the Sonar Screen........................... 17
Setting the Scroll Speed........................................................... 17
Sonar Frequencies................................................................... 17
Selecting Frequencies......................................................... 18
Creating a Frequency Preset............................................... 18
Customizing the Panoptix Sonar Views.................................... 18
Adjusting the Appearance of the LiveVü Sonar Views........ 18
Setting the LiveVü Transducer Transmit Angle................... 18
Adjusting the RealVü Viewing Angle and Zoom Level......... 18
Adjusting the Appearance of the RealVü Sonar Views........ 18
Adjusting the RealVü Sweep Speed.................................... 18
Turning On the A-Scope........................................................... 18
Selecting the Transducer Type................................................. 18
Sonar Setup.............................................................................. 18
Sonar Settings..................................................................... 18
RealVü Sonar Settings.........................................................19
LiveVü Sonar Settings......................................................... 19
Sonar Appearance Settings................................................. 19
Sonar Alarm Settings........................................................... 19
Advanced Sonar Settings.................................................... 19
Transducer Installation Settings...........................................19
Sonar Recordings..................................................................... 20
Recording the Sonar Display............................................... 20
Stopping the Sonar Recording............................................. 20
Deleting a Sonar Recording................................................. 20
Playing Sonar Recordings................................................... 20
Depth and Water Temperature Graphs.................................... 20
Setting the Depth and Water Temperature Graph Range and
Time Scales......................................................................... 20
Radar............................................................................. 20
Radar Display Modes............................................................... 20
Transmitting Radar Signals...................................................... 20
Adjusting the Radar Range...................................................... 21
Tips for Selecting a Radar Range........................................ 21
Adjusting the Zoom Scale on the Radar Screen...................... 21
Marking a Waypoint on the Radar Screen................................ 21
Sentry Mode............................................................................. 21
Enabling Timed Transmit..................................................... 21
Setting the Standby and Transmit Times............................. 21
Enabling a Guard Zone........................................................ 21
Defining a Circular Guard Zone........................................... 21
Defining a Partial Guard Zone............................................. 21
Viewing a List of AIS Threats............................................... 21
Showing AIS Vessels on the Radar Screen........................ 21
VRM and EBL........................................................................... 22
Showing the VRM and the EBL........................................... 22
Adjusting the VRM and the EBL.......................................... 22
Measuring the Range and Bearing to a Target Object........ 22
Radar Overlay...........................................................................22
Radar Overlay and Chart Data Alignment........................... 22
Showing the Radar Overlay................................................. 22
Setting a Custom Park Position................................................ 22
Enabling and Adjusting a Radar No Transmit Zone
................. 22
Stopping the Transmission of Radar Signals........................... 22
Optimizing the Radar Display................................................... 22
Radar Gain and Clutter........................................................ 22
Echo Trails........................................................................... 23
Radar Display Settings........................................................ 24
Radar Appearance Settings................................................. 24
Front-of-Boat Offset............................................................. 24
Gauges and Almanac Information.............................. 24
Viewing the Compass............................................................... 24
Viewing Trip Gauges................................................................ 24
Resetting Trip Gauges......................................................... 24
Viewing Engine and Fuel Gauges............................................ 24
Customizing Engine Gauge and Fuel Gauge Limits............ 24
Enabling Status Alarms for Engine Gauges........................ 24
Enabling Some Engine Gauge Status Alarms..................... 25
Selecting the Number of Engines Shown in Gauges........... 25
Customizing the Engines Shown in Gauges........................ 25
Configuring the Fuel Gauges Display.................................. 25
Setting the Fuel Capacity of the Vessel............................... 25
Synchronizing the Fuel Data with the Actual Vessel Fuel... 25
Setting the Fuel Alarm......................................................... 25
Viewing the Wind Gauges........................................................ 25
Configuring the Sailing Wind Gauge.................................... 25
Configuring the Speed Source............................................. 25
Configuring the Heading Source of the Wind Gauge........... 25
Customizing the Close-Hauled Wind Gauge....................... 25
Viewing the Environment Gauges............................................ 25
Configuring the Alignment of the Wind Gauge.................... 25
Configuring the Heading Source of the Environment
Gauge.................................................................................. 26
Setting the Barometer Reference Time............................... 26
Tide, Current, and Celestial Information................................... 26
Tide Station Information....................................................... 26
Current Station Information.................................................. 26
Celestial Information............................................................ 26
Viewing Tide Station, Current Station, or Celestial Information
for a Different Date...............................................................26
Viewing Information for a Different Tide or Current
Station.................................................................................. 26
Viewing Almanac Information from the Navigation Chart.... 26
Digital Selective Calling............................................... 26
Networked Chartplotter and VHF Radio Functionality.............. 26
Turning On DSC....................................................................... 26
DSC List....................................................................................26
Viewing the DSC List........................................................... 26
Adding a DSC Contact......................................................... 26
Incoming Distress Calls............................................................ 26
Navigating to a Vessel in Distress....................................... 27
Man-Overboard Distress Calls Initiated from a VHF
Radio....................................................................................27
Man-Overboard and SOS Distress Calls Initiated from the
Chartplotter.......................................................................... 27
Position Tracking...................................................................... 27
Viewing a Position Report.................................................... 27
Navigating to a Tracked Vessel........................................... 27
Creating a Waypoint at the Position of a Tracked Vessel.... 27
Editing Information in a Position Report.............................. 27
Deleting a Position-Report Call............................................ 27
Viewing Vessel Trails on the Chart...................................... 27
Individual Routine Calls............................................................ 27
Selecting a DSC Channel.................................................... 27
Making an Individual Routine Call....................................... 27
Making an Individual Routine Call to an AIS Target............ 28
Media Player................................................................. 28
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Opening the Media Player........................................................ 28
Icons.................................................................................... 28
Selecting the Media Source...................................................... 28
Connecting a Bluetooth Wireless Device to the Media
Player
................................................................................... 28
Playing Music............................................................................28
Browsing for Music...............................................................28
Setting a Song to Repeat..................................................... 28
Setting All Songs to Repeat................................................. 28
Setting Songs to Shuffle...................................................... 28
Listening to the Radio.......................................................... 28
Opening the MTP Source.................................................... 28
Adjusting the Volume................................................................ 28
Enabling and Disabling Zones............................................. 28
Muting the Media Volume.................................................... 29
Scanning VHF Channels.......................................................... 29
Adjusting the VHF Squelch....................................................... 29
Setting the Device Name.......................................................... 29
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio........................................................ 29
Locating a SiriusXM Radio ID.............................................. 29
Activating a SiriusXM Subscription...................................... 29
Customizing the Channel Guide.......................................... 29
Saving a SiriusXM Channel to the Presets List................... 29
Unlocking SiriusXM Parental Controls................................. 29
Viewing Video............................................................... 29
Configuring the Video Appearance........................................... 29
SiriusXM Weather......................................................... 30
SiriusXM Equipment and Subscription Requirements.............. 30
Weather Data Broadcasts.........................................................30
Viewing Precipitation Information............................................. 30
Precipitation Views...............................................................30
Storm Cell and Lightning Information....................................... 30
Hurricane Information............................................................... 30
Weather Warnings and Weather Bulletins................................ 30
Forecast Information................................................................. 30
Viewing Forecast Information for Another Time Period....... 30
Viewing a Marine Forecast or an Offshore Forecast........... 31
Weather Fronts and Pressure Centers................................ 31
City Forecasts...................................................................... 31
Viewing Sea Conditions............................................................ 31
Surface Winds......................................................................31
Wave Height, Wave Period, and Wave Direction................ 31
Viewing Forecast Sea Conditions Information for Another
Time Period..........................................................................31
Viewing Fishing Information......................................................31
Surface Pressure and Water Temperature Data................. 31
Forecasting Fish Locations.................................................. 31
Changing the Sea Surface Temperature Color Range........ 31
Visibility Information.................................................................. 32
Viewing Forecast Visibility Information for Another Time
Period...................................................................................32
Viewing Buoy Reports.............................................................. 32
Viewing Local Weather Information near a Buoy................. 32
Creating a Waypoint on a Weather Chart................................. 32
Weather Overlay....................................................................... 32
Turning On the Weather Overlay on a Chart....................... 32
Weather Overlay Settings on the Navigation Chart............. 32
Weather Overlay Settings on the Fishing Chart.................. 32
Viewing Weather Subscription Information............................... 32
Device Configuration................................................... 32
Turning On the Chartplotter Automatically............................... 32
System Settings........................................................................ 32
Display Settings................................................................... 33
GPS Settings....................................................................... 33
Viewing the Event Log......................................................... 33
Viewing System Software Information
................................. 33
My Vessel Settings................................................................... 33
Setting the Keel Offset......................................................... 33
Calibrating a Water Speed Device....................................... 33
Setting the Water Temperature Offset................................. 34
Communications Settings......................................................... 34
NMEA 0183..........................................................................34
NMEA 2000 Settings............................................................34
Setting Alarms.......................................................................... 34
Navigation Alarms................................................................ 34
System Alarms..................................................................... 34
Setting the Fuel Alarm......................................................... 34
Setting Weather Alarms....................................................... 34
Units Settings............................................................................34
Navigation Settings................................................................... 35
Auto Guidance Line Configurations..................................... 35
Adjusting the Distance from Shore...................................... 35
Other Vessel Settings............................................................... 36
Restoring the Original Chartplotter Factory Settings................ 36
Chartplotter Data Management................................... 36
Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from HomePort to a
Chartplotter............................................................................... 36
Selecting a File Type for Third-Party Waypoints and Routes... 36
Copying Data from a Memory Card.......................................... 36
Copying Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a Memory Card.... 36
Copying Built-In Maps to a Memory Card................................. 36
Backing Up Data to a Computer............................................... 36
Restoring Backup Data to a Chartplotter.................................. 36
Saving System Information to a Memory Card......................... 36
Appendix....................................................................... 36
Registering Your Device........................................................... 36
Cleaning the Screen................................................................. 37
Calibrating the Touchscreen..................................................... 37
Screenshots.............................................................................. 37
Capturing Screenshots........................................................ 37
Copying Screenshots to a Computer................................... 37
Troubleshooting........................................................................ 37
My device will not acquire GPS signals............................... 37
My device will not turn on or keeps turning off..................... 37
My device is not creating waypoints in the correct
location.................................................................................37
The touchscreen is not responding to my touches.............. 37
NMEA 0183 Information........................................................... 37
NMEA 2000 PGN Information...................................................38
Software License Agreement................................................... 38
Index.............................................................................. 39
Table of Contents iii
Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
echoMAP 70 Series and GPSMAP 700 Series
À
Power key
Á
Automatic backlight sensor
Â
Touchscreen
Ã
microSD
memory card slots
Using the Touchscreen
Tap the screen to select an item.
Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll.
Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.
Spread two fingers apart to zoom in.
Locking the Touchscreen
You can lock the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent screen
touches.
1
Select .
2
Select Lock Touchscreen.
echoMAP 50 Series and GPSMAP 500 Series
À
Automatic backlight sensor
Á
Power key
Â
Device keys
Ã
microSD memory card slots
Device Keys
Turns on and off the device when held.
Adjusts the backlight and color mode when quickly pressed
and released.
Zooms out of a chart or view.
Zooms in to a chart or view.
Scrolls, highlights options, and moves the cursor.
SELECT Acknowledges messages and selects options.
BACK Returns to the previous screen.
MARK Saves the present location as a waypoint.
HOME Returns to the Home screen.
MENU Opens a menu of options for the page, when applicable.
Closes a menu, when applicable.
Downloading the Manuals
You can get the latest owner's manual and translations of
manuals from the web.
1
Go to www.garmin.com/support.
2
Select Manuals.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to download the manual for
your product.
Manual Conventions
In this manual, the term “select” is used to describe these
actions.
Touching an item on the screen (for touchscreen devices
only).
Using the arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and then
pressing SELECT (for hard key devices only).
Pressing a key, such as SELECT or MENU.
When you are instructed to select multiple items in a series,
small arrows appear in the text. For example, "select Menu >
Add," indicates that you need to select the Menu item or hard
key and then select the Add item.
The images in this manual are for reference only and may not
match your device exactly.
Getting More Information
If you have any questions about your device, you can contact
Garmin
®
Product Support.
The website, www.garmin.com/support, offers many different
troubleshooting tips to help resolve most issues and answer
most questions.
Frequently-asked questions (FAQs)
Software updates
Owner's and installation manuals
Service alerts
Video
Contact numbers and addresses
Inserting Memory Cards
You can use optional memory cards in the chartplotter. Map
cards allow you to view high-resolution satellite imagery and
aerial reference photos of ports, harbors, marinas, and other
points of interest. You can use blank memory cards to record
sonar data and transfer data such as waypoints, routes, and
tracks to another compatible Garmin chartplotter or a computer.
1
Open the access flap or door on the front of the chartplotter.
2
Insert the memory card.
3
Press the card in until it clicks.
Introduction 1
4
Close the door.
Software Update
You may need to update the device software when you install
the device or add an accessory to the device.
Loading the New Software on a Memory Card
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot on the computer.
2
Go to www.garmin.com/support/software/marine.html.
3
Select Download next to Garmin Marine Network with SD
card.
4
Read and agree to the terms.
5
Select Download.
6
Select Run.
7
Select the drive associated with the memory card, and select
Next > Finish.
Updating the Device Software
Before you can update the software, you must obtain a
software-update memory card or load the latest software onto a
memory card.
1
Turn on the chartplotter.
2
After the home screen appears, insert the memory card into
the card slot.
NOTE: In order for the software update instructions to
appear, the device must be fully booted before the card is
inserted.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Wait several minutes while the software update process
completes.
The device returns to normal operation after the software
update process is complete.
5
Remove the memory card.
NOTE: If the memory card is removed before the device
restarts fully, the software update is not complete.
GPS Satellite Signals
When you turn on the chartplotter, the GPS receiver must collect
satellite data and establish the current location. When the
chartplotter acquires satellite signals, appears at the top of
the Home screen. When the chartplotter loses satellite signals,
disappears and a flashing question mark appears over on
the chart.
For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com
/aboutGPS.
Selecting the GPS Source
You can select your preferred source for GPS data, if you have
more than one GPS source.
1
Select Settings > System > GPS > Source.
2
Select the source for GPS data.
Customizing the Chartplotter
Customizing the Home Screen
You can add items to and rearrange items on the Home screen.
1
From the Home screen, select Customize Home.
2
Select an option:
To rearrange an item, select Rearrange, select the item to
move, and select the new location.
To add an item to the Home screen, select Add, and
select the new item.
To remove an item you have added to the Home screen,
select Remove, and select the item.
Setting the Vessel Type
You can select your boat type to configure the chartplotter
settings and to use features customized for your boat type.
1
Select Settings > My Vessel > Vessel Type.
2
Select Powerboat or Sailboat.
Adjusting the Backlight
1
Select Settings > System > Display > Backlight.
TIP: Press from any screen to open the backlight settings.
2
Select an option:
Adjust the backlight level.
Select Auto Backlight.
Adjusting the Color Mode
1
Select Settings > System > Display > Color Mode.
TIP: Press from any screen to access the color settings.
2
Select an option.
Hiding and Showing the Menu Bar
NOTE: This feature is not available on all chartplotter models.
You can hide the menu bar automatically to make more screen
space available.
1
Select Settings > System > Display > Menu Bar Display >
Auto Hide.
After a short period of time on a main page, such as a chart,
the menu bar collapses down.
2
Swipe the screen from the bottom up to show the menu bar
again.
Communication with Wireless Devices
The chartplotters can create a wireless network to which you
can connect wireless devices.
Some models also can connect to Bluetooth
®
wireless devices
using the AVRCP profile.
Connecting wireless devices allows you to use Garmin apps,
including BlueChart
®
Mobile and Garmin Helm
. See
www.garmin.com for more information.
Setting Up the WiFi
®
Wireless Network
The chartplotters can create a WiFi network to which you can
connect wireless devices. The first time you access the wireless
network settings, you are prompted to set up the network.
1
Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >
Wi-Fi® Network > Wi-Fi® > On > OK.
2
If necessary, enter a name for this wireless network.
3
Enter a password.
2 Customizing the Chartplotter
You will need this password to access the wireless network
from a wireless device. The password is case-sensitive.
Connecting a Wireless Device to the
Chartplotter
Before you can connect a wireless device to the chartplotter
wireless network, you must configure the chartplotter wireless
network (Setting Up the WiFi
®
Wireless Network).
You can connect multiple wireless devices to the chartplotter to
share data.
1
From the wireless device, turn on the WiFi technology and
search for wireless networks.
2
Select the name of your chartplotter wireless network (Setting
Up the WiFi
®
Wireless Network).
3
Enter the network password.
Changing the Wireless Channel
You can change the wireless channel if you have trouble finding
or connecting to a device, or if you experience interference.
1
Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >
Wi-Fi® Network > Advanced > Wi-Fi® Channel.
2
Enter a new channel.
You do not need to change the wireless channel of devices
connected to this network.
Using the Garmin Helm App with the
Chartplotter
Before you can control the chartplotter with the Garmin Helm
app, you must download and install the application, and connect
the chartplotter to a mobile device (Connecting a Wireless
Device to the Chartplotter).
1
Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >
Helm App.
2
Select an option.
3
Use the application to view or control the chartplotter.
Connecting a Bluetooth Wireless Device
NOTE: Bluetooth technology is not available on all chartplotter
models.
You can wirelessly connect the chartplotter to a Bluetooth
device.
1
Place the Bluetooth device within 33 ft. (10 m) of the
chartplotter.
2
Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >
Bluetooth Devices > Bluetooth.
3
If necessary, enter a name for this wireless network.
4
If necessary, enter a password.
You will need this password to access the wireless network
from a wireless device. The password is case-sensitive.
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Wireless Device
1
Select Settings > Communications > Wireless Devices >
Bluetooth Devices > Device List.
2
Select a device.
3
Select Forget Device.
Charts and 3D Chart Views
The charts and 3D chart views that are available depend on the
map data and accessories used.
You can access the charts and 3D chart views by selecting
Charts.
Navigation Chart: Shows navigation data available on your pre-
loaded maps and from supplemental maps, if available. The
data includes buoys, lights, cables, depth soundings,
marinas, and tide stations in an overhead view.
Perspective 3D: Provides a view from above and behind the
boat (according to your course) and provides a visual
navigation aid. This view is helpful when navigating tricky
shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels, and is beneficial when
trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar harbors or
anchorages.
Mariner’s Eye 3D: Shows a detailed, three-dimensional view
from above and behind the boat (according to your course)
and provides a visual navigation aid. This view is helpful
when navigating tricky shoals, reefs, bridges, or channels,
and when trying to identify entry and exit routes in unfamiliar
harbors or anchorages.
NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are
available with premium charts, in some areas.
Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater view that visually
represents the sea floor according to the chart information.
When a sonar transducer is connected, suspended targets
(such as fish) are indicated by red, green, and yellow
spheres. Red indicates the largest targets and green
indicates the smallest.
Fishing Chart: Provides a detailed view of the bottom contours
and depth soundings on the chart. This chart removes
navigational data from the chart, provides detailed
bathymetric data, and enhances bottom contours for depth
recognition. This chart is best for offshore deep-sea fishing.
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium
charts, in some areas.
Radar Overlay: Superimposes radar information on the
Navigation chart or the Fishing chart, when the chartplotter is
connected to a radar. This feature is not available with all
models.
Navigation Chart and Offshore Fishing Chart
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium
charts, in some areas.
The Navigation and Fishing charts allow you to plan your
course, view map information, and follow a route. The Fishing
chart is for offshore fishing.
To open the Navigation chart, select Charts > Navigation
Chart.
To open the Fishing chart, select Charts > Fishing Chart.
Zooming In and Out of the Chart
The zoom level is indicated by the scale number at the bottom of
the chart. The bar under the scale number represents that
distance on the chart.
Select to zoom out.
Select to zoom in.
Panning the Chart
You can move the chart to view an area other than your present
location.
1
From the chart, drag the navigation screen or use the arrow
keys.
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2
Select Stop Panning or Back to stop panning and return the
screen to your present location.
Selecting an Item on the Map Using the Device Keys
1
From a chart or 3D chart view, select , , , or to move
the cursor.
2
Select SELECT.
Measuring a Distance on the Chart
1
From a chart or the Radar overlay, select a location.
2
Select Measure Distance.
A push pin appears on the screen at your present location.
The distance and angle from the pin is listed in the upper-left
corner.
TIP: To reset the pin and measure from the current location of
the cursor, select Set Reference.
Chart Symbols
This table contains some of the common symbols you might see
on the detailed charts.
Icon Description
Buoy
Information
Marine services
Tide station
Current station
Overhead photo available
Perspective photo available
Other features common to most charts include depth contour
lines, intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the
original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols,
obstructions, and cable areas.
Navigating to a Point on the Chart
CAUTION
The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart
information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom
clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,
and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may
be in your path.
When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may
pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer
to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium
charts, in some areas.
NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
1
From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location.
2
If necessary, select SELECT.
3
Select Navigate To.
4
Select an option:
To navigate directly to the location, select Go To.
To create a route to the location, including turns, select
Route To.
To use Auto Guidance, select Auto Guidance.
5
Review the course indicated by the magenta line.
NOTE: When using Auto Guidance, a gray segment within
any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance
cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due to
the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe
obstacle height.
6
Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow
water, and other obstacles.
Viewing Location and Object Information on a Chart
You can view information about a location or an object on the
Navigation chart or the Fishing chart.
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium
charts, in some areas.
1
From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a location
or object.
A list of options appears along the right side of the chart. The
options that appear vary based on the location or object you
selected.
2
Select an option:
To navigate to the selected location, select Navigate To.
To mark a waypoint at the cursor location, select New
Waypoint.
To view the distance and bearing of the object from your
current location, select Measure Distance.
The distance and bearing appear on the screen. Select
Select to measure from a location other than your current
location.
To view tide, current, celestial, chart notes, or local
services information near the cursor, select Information.
Viewing Details about Navaids
From the Navigation chart, Fishing chart, Perspective 3D chart
view, or Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view, you can view details about
various types of navigation aids, including beacons, lights, and
obstructions.
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium
charts, in some areas.
NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are
available with premium charts, in some areas.
1
From a chart or 3D chart view, select a navaid.
2
Select the name of the navaid.
Selecting a Map
If your product has both BlueChart g2 and LakeVü
HD built-in
maps, you can select which map to use. Not all models have
both types of built-in maps.
1
From the Navigation chart, select Menu > Built-in Map.
2
Select an option:
When you are on an inland lake, select LakeVü™ HD.
When you are offshore, select BlueChart® g2.
Premium Charts
CAUTION
The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart
information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom
clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,
and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may
be in your path.
NOTE: Not all models support all charts.
Optional premium charts, such as BlueChart g2 Vision
®
, allow
you to get the most out of your chartplotter. In addition to
detailed marine charting, premium charts may contain these
features, which are available in some areas.
Mariner’s Eye 3D: Provides a view from above and behind the
boat for a three-dimensional navigation aid.
Fish Eye 3D: Provides an underwater, three-dimensional view
that visually represents the sea floor according to the
information on the chart.
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Fishing Charts: Shows the chart with enhanced bottom
contours and without navigational data. This chart works well
for offshore deep-sea fishing.
High Resolution Satellite Imagery: Provides high-resolution
satellite images for a realistic view of the land and water on
the Navigation chart (Showing Satellite Imagery on the
Navigation Chart).
Aerial Photos: Shows marinas and other navigationally
significant aerial photos to help you visualize your
surroundings (Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks).
Detailed Roads and POI data: Shows detailed road and point
of interest (POI) data, which includes highly detailed coastal
roads and POIs such as restaurants, lodging, and local
attractions.
Auto Guidance: Uses specified safe depth, safe height, and
chart data to determine the best course to your destination.
Viewing Tide Station Information
on the chart indicates a tide station. You can view a detailed
graph for a tide station to help predict the tide level at different
times or on different days.
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
1
From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a tide
station.
Tide direction and tide level information appear near .
2
Select the station name.
Animated Tide and Current Indicators
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
You can view indicators for animated tide station and current
direction on the Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. You must
also enable animated icons in the chart settings (Showing Tides
and Current Indicators).
An indicator for a tide station appears on the chart as a vertical
bar graph with an arrow. A red arrow pointing downward
indicates a falling tide, and a blue arrow pointing upward
indicates a rising tide. When you move the cursor over the tide
station indicator, the height of the tide at the station appears
above the station indicator.
Current direction indicators appear as arrows on the chart. The
direction of each arrow indicates the direction of the current at a
specific location on the chart. The color of the current arrow
indicates the range of speed for the current at that location.
When you move the cursor over the current direction indicator,
the specific current speed at the location appears above the
direction indicator.
Color Current Speed Range
Yellow 0 to 1 knot
Orange 1 to 2 knots
Red 2 or more knots
Showing Tides and Current Indicators
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
You can show static or animated tide and current station
indicators on the Navigation chart or Fishing chart.
1
From the Navigation or Fishing chart, select Menu > Chart
Setup > Tides & Currents.
2
Select an option:
To show current station indicators and tide station
indicators on the chart, select On.
To show animated tide station indicators and animated
current direction indicators on the chart, select Animated.
Showing Satellite Imagery on the Navigation Chart
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
You can overlay high-resolution satellite images on the land or
on both land and sea portions of the Navigation chart.
NOTE: When enabled, high-resolution satellite images are
present only at lower zoom levels. If you cannot see high-
resolution images in your optional chart region, you can select
to zoom in. You also can set the detail level higher by changing
the map zoom detail.
1
From the Navigation chart, select Menu > Chart Setup >
Satellite Photos.
2
Select an option:
Select Land Only to show standard chart information on
the water, with photos overlaying the land.
Select Photo Map Blend to show photos on both the
water and the land at a specified opacity. Use the slider
bar to adjust the photo opacity. The higher you set the
percentage, the more the satellite photos cover both land
and water.
Viewing Aerial Photos of Landmarks
Before you can view aerial photos on the Navigation chart, you
must turn on the Satellite Photos setting in the chart setup.
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
You can use aerial photographs of landmarks, marinas, and
harbors to help orient yourself to your surroundings or to
acquaint yourself with a marina or a harbor prior to arrival.
1
From the Navigation chart, select a camera icon:
To view an overhead photo, select .
To view a perspective photo, select . The photo was
taken from the location of the camera, pointed in the
direction of the cone.
2
Select Aerial Photo.
Automatic Identification System
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) enables you to
identify and track other vessels, and alerts you to area traffic.
When connected to an external AIS device, the chartplotter can
show some AIS information about other vessels that are within
range, that are equipped with a transponder, and that are
actively transmitting AIS information.
The information reported for each vessel includes the Maritime
Mobile Service Identity (MMSI), location, GPS speed, GPS
heading, time that has elapsed since the last position of the
vessel was reported, nearest approach, and time to the nearest
approach.
Some chartplotter models also support Blue Force Tracking.
Vessels being tracked with Blue Force Tracking are indicated on
the chartplotter with a blue-green color.
AIS Targeting Symbols
Symbol Description
AIS vessel. The vessel is reporting AIS information. The
direction in which the triangle is pointing indicates the
direction in which the AIS vessel is moving.
Target is selected.
Target is activated. The target appears larger on the chart. A
green line attached to the target indicates the heading of the
target. The MMSI, speed, and direction of the vessel appear
beneath the target, if the details setting has been set to Show.
If the AIS transmission from the vessel is lost, a message
banner appears.
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Symbol Description
Target is lost. A green X indicates that the AIS transmission
from the vessel is lost, and the chartplotter displays a
message banner asking whether the vessel should continue
to be tracked. If you discontinue vessel tracking, the lost
target symbol disappears from the chart or the 3D chart view.
Dangerous target in range. The target flashes while an alarm
sounds and a message banner appears. After the alarm has
been acknowledged, a solid red triangle with a red line
attached to it indicates the location and the heading of the
target. If the safe-zone collision alarm has been set to Off, the
target flashes, but the audible alarm does not sound and the
alarm banner does not appear. If the AIS transmission from
the vessel is lost, a message banner appears.
Dangerous target is lost. A red X indicates that the AIS
transmission from the vessel is lost, and the chartplotter
displays a message banner asking whether the vessel should
continue to be tracked. If you discontinue vessel tracking, the
lost dangerous target symbol disappears from the chart or the
3D chart view.
The location of this symbol indicates the closest point of
approach to a dangerous target, and the numbers near the
symbol indicate the time to the closest point of approach to
that target.
NOTE: Vessels being tracked with the Blue Force Tracking
feature are indicated with a blue-green color regardless of their
status.
Heading and Projected Course of Activated AIS
Targets
When heading and course over ground information are provided
by an activated AIS target, the heading of the target appears on
a chart as a solid line attached to the AIS target symbol. A
heading line does not appear on a 3D chart view.
The projected course of an activated AIS target appears as a
dashed line on a chart or a 3D chart view. The length of the
projected course line is based on the value of the projected
heading setting. If an activated AIS target is not transmitting
speed information, or if the vessel is not moving, a projected
course line does not appear. Changes in the speed, course over
ground, or rate of turn information transmitted by the vessel can
impact the calculation of the projected course line.
When course over ground, heading, and rate of turn information
are provided by an activated AIS target, the projected course of
the target is calculated based on the course over ground and the
rate of turn information. The direction in which the target is
turning, which is also based on the rate of turn information, is
indicated by the direction of the barb at the end of the heading
line. The length of the barb does not change.
When course over ground and heading information are provided
by an activated AIS target, but rate of turn information is not
provided, the projected course of the target is calculated based
on the course over ground information.
Showing AIS Vessels on a Chart or 3D Chart View
Before you can use AIS, you must connect the chartplotter to an
external AIS device and receive active transponder signals from
other vessels.
You can configure how other vessels appear on a chart or on a
3D chart view. The display range configured for one chart or one
3D chart view are applied only to that chart or to that 3D chart
view. The details, projected heading, and trails settings
configured for one chart or one 3D chart view are applied to all
charts and to all 3D chart views.
1
From a chart or 3D chart view, select Menu > Other Vessels
> Display Setup.
2
Select an option:
To indicate the distance from your location in which AIS
vessels appear, select Display Range, and select a
distance.
To show details about AIS-activated vessels, select
Details > Show.
To set the projected heading time for AIS-activated
vessels, select Proj. Heading, and enter the time.
To show the tracks of AIS vessels, select Trails, and
select the length of the track that appears using a trail.
Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel
1
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.
2
Select AIS Vessel > Activate Target.
Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel
You can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS
heading, and other information that is reported about a targeted
AIS vessel.
1
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.
2
Select AIS Vessel.
Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel
1
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.
2
Select AIS Vessel > Deactivate Target.
Viewing a List of AIS Threats
From a chart or 3D chart view, select Menu > Other Vessels
> AIS List.
Setting the Safe-Zone Collision Alarm
Before you can set a safe-zone collision alarm, you must have a
compatible chartplotter connected to an AIS device.
The safe-zone collision alarm is used only with AIS. The safe
zone is used for collision avoidance, and can be customized.
1
Select Settings > Alarms > AIS > AIS Alarm > On.
A message banner appears and an alarm sounds when an
AIS-activated vessel enters the safe-zone area around your
boat. The object is also labeled as dangerous on the screen.
When the alarm is off, the message banner and audible
alarm are disabled, but the object is still labeled as
dangerous on the screen.
2
Select Range.
3
Select a distance for the safe-zone radius around your
vessel.
4
Select Time To.
5
Select a time at which the alarm will sound if a target is
determined to intersect the safe zone.
For example, to be notified of a pending intersection 10
minutes before it will likely occur, set Time To to 10, and the
alarm will sound 10 minutes before the vessel intersects the
safe zone.
AIS Distress Signals
Self-contained AIS distress signal devices transmit emergency
position reports when activated. The chartplotter can receive
signals from Search and Rescue Transmitters (SART),
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB), and
other man overboard signals. Distress signal transmissions are
different than standard AIS transmissions, so they appear
differently on the chartplotter. Instead of tracking a distress
signal transmission for collision avoidance, you track a distress
signal transmission to locate and assist a vessel or person.
Navigating to a Distress Signal Transmission
When you receive a distress signal transmission, a distress
signal alarm appears.
Select Review > Go To to begin navigation to the
transmission.
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AIS Distress Signal Device Targeting Symbols
Symbol Description
AIS distress signal device transmission. Select to see more
information about the transmission and begin navigation.
Transmission lost.
Transmission test. Appears when a vessel initiates a test of
their distress signal device, and does not represent a true
emergency.
Transmission test lost.
Enabling AIS Transmission Test Alerts
To avoid a large number of test alerts and symbols in crowded
areas such as marinas, you can select to receive or ignore AIS
test messages. To test an AIS emergency device, you must
enable the chartplotter to receive test alerts.
1
Select Settings > Alarms > AIS.
2
Select an option:
To receive or ignore Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacon (EPRIB) test signals, select AIS-EPIRB Test.
To receive or ignore Man Overboard (MOB) test signals,
select AIS-MOB Test.
To receive or ignore Search and Rescue Transponder
(SART) test signals, select AIS-SART Test.
Turning Off AIS Reception
AIS signal reception is turned on by default.
Select Settings > Other Vessels > AIS > Off.
All AIS functionality on all charts and 3D chart views is
disabled. This includes AIS vessel targeting and tracking,
collision alarms that result from AIS vessel targeting and
tracking, and the display of information about AIS vessels.
Chart and 3D Chart View Settings
NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views.
Some options require premium maps or connected accessories,
such as radar.
These settings apply to the charts and 3D chart views, except
the radar overlay and Fish Eye 3D (Fish Eye 3D Settings).
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select Menu.
Waypoints & Tracks: See Waypoints and Tracks Settings on
the Charts and Chart Views.
Other Vessels: See Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and
Chart Views.
Surface Radar: Shows surface radar details on the Perspective
3D or Mariner's Eye 3D chart views.
Weather Radar: Shows weather radar imaging on the
Perspective 3D or Mariner's Eye 3D chart views.
Navaids: Shows navigational aids on the Fishing chart.
Laylines: Adjusts the laylines, when in sailing mode (Laylines
Settings).
Chart Setup: See Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup.
Overlay Numbers: See Overlay Numbers Settings. This might
appear in the Chart Setup menu.
Chart Appearance: See Chart Appearance Settings. This might
appear in the Chart Setup menu.
Navigation and Fishing Chart Setup
NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views.
Some settings require external accessories or applicable
premium charts.
From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select Menu > Chart
Setup.
Satellite Photos: Shows high-resolution satellite images on the
land or on both land and sea portions of the Navigation chart,
when certain premium maps are used Showing Satellite
Imagery on the Navigation Chart.
Water Overlay: Enables relief shading, which shows the
gradient of the bottom with shading, or sonar imagery, which
helps identify the density of the bottom. This feature is
available only with some premium maps.
Tides & Currents: Shows current station indicators and tide
station indicators on the chart Showing Tides and Current
Indicators and enables the tides and current slider, which
sets the time for which tides and currents are reported on the
map.
Roses: Shows a compass rose around your boat, indicating
compass direction oriented to the heading of the boat. A true
wind direction or apparent wind direction indicator appears if
the chartplotter is connected to a compatible marine wind
sensor. When in sailing mode, true and apparent wind are
shown on the wind rose.
Lake Level: Sets the present water level of the lake. This
feature is available only with some premium maps.
Overlay Numbers: See Overlay Numbers Settings.
Weather: Sets which weather items are shown on the chart,
when the chartplotter is connected to a compatible weather
receiver with an active subscription. Requires a compatible,
connected antenna and an active subscription.
Chart Appearance: See Chart Appearance Settings.
Waypoints and Tracks Settings on the Charts and
Chart Views
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select Menu > Waypoints &
Tracks.
Tracks: Shows tracks on the chart or 3D chart view.
Waypoints: Shows the list of waypoints (Viewing a List of all
Waypoints).
New Waypoint: Creates a new waypoint.
Waypoint Display: Sets how to display waypoints on the chart.
Active Tracks: Shows the active track options menu.
Saved Tracks: Shows the list of saved tracks (Viewing a List of
Saved Tracks).
Tracks Display: Sets which tracks to display on the chart based
on track color.
Laylines Settings
When in sailing mode (Setting the Vessel Type), you can display
laylines on the navigation chart. Laylines can be very helpful
when racing.
From the navigation chart, select Menu > Sailing > Laylines.
Display: Sets how the laylines and vessel are shown on the
chart, and sets the length of the laylines.
Sailing Angle: Allows you to select how the device calculates
laylines. The Actual option calculates the laylines using the
measured wind angle from the wind sensor. The Manual
option calculates the laylines using manually entered
windward and leeward angles.
Tide Correction: Corrects the laylines based on the tide.
Overlay Numbers Settings
From a chart, 3D chart view, the Radar screen, or a
Combinations screen, select Menu > Overlay Numbers.
Edit Layout: Sets the layout of the data overlay, or data fields.
You can select the data to be shown within each data field.
Navigation Inset: Shows the navigation inset when the vessel
is navigating to a destination.
Navigation Inset Setup: Allows you to configure the navigation
inset to show Route Leg Details, and to control when the
inset appears before a turn or destination.
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Compass Tape: Shows the compass tape data bar when the
vessel is navigating to a destination.
Editing the Data Fields
You can change the data shown in the overlay numbers
displayed on the charts and other screens.
1
From a screen that supports overlay numbers, select Menu.
2
If necessary, select Chart Setup.
3
Select Overlay Numbers > Edit Layout.
4
Select a layout.
5
Select a data field.
6
Select the type of data shown in the field.
Available data options vary based on the chartplotter and
network configuration.
Showing a Navigation Inset
You can control whether a navigation inset appears on some
chart views. The navigation inset is shown only when the boat is
navigating to a destination.
1
From a chart or 3D chart view, select Menu.
2
If necessary, select Chart Setup.
3
Select Overlay Numbers > Navigation Inset > Auto.
4
Select Navigation Inset Setup.
5
Complete an action:
To show waypoint velocity made good (VMG) when
navigating a route with more than one leg, select Route
Leg Details > On.
To show next-turn data based on distance, select Next
Turn > Distance.
To show next-turn data based on time, select Next Turn >
Time.
To indicate how the destination data appears, select
Destination, and select an option.
Chart Appearance Settings
You can adjust the appearance of the different charts and 3D
chart views. Each setting is specific to the chart or chart view
being used.
NOTE: Not all settings apply to all charts and 3D chart views
and chartplotter models. Some options require premium maps or
connected accessories.
From a chart or 3D chart view, select Menu > Chart Setup >
Chart Appearance.
Orientation: Sets the perspective of the map.
Detail: Adjusts the amount of detail shown on the map, at
different zoom levels.
Heading Line: Shows and adjusts the heading line, which is a
line drawn on the map from the bow of the boat in the
direction of travel, and sets the data source for the heading
line.
World Map: Uses either a basic world map or a shaded relief
map on the chart. These differences are visible only when
zoomed out too far to see the detailed charts.
Spot Depths: Turns on spot soundings and sets a dangerous
depth. Spot depths that are equal to or more shallow than the
dangerous depth are indicated by red text.
Safety Shading: Sets the shades from the shoreline to the
specified depth.
Depth Range Shading: Specifies an upper and lower depth to
shade between.
Symbols: Shows and configures the appearance of various
symbols on the chart, such as the vessel icon, navaid
symbols, land POIs, and light sectors.
Style: Sets how the chart appears over 3D terrain.
Hazard Colors: Shows shallow water and land with a color
scale. Blue indicates deep water, yellow is shallow water, and
red is very shallow water.
Safe Depth: Sets the appearance of a safe depth for the
Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view.
NOTE: This setting affects only the appearance of hazard
colors for the Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view. It does not affect
the safe water depth Auto Guidance setting or the sonar
shallow water alarm setting.
Range Rings: Shows and configures the appearance of range
rings, which help you to visualize distances in some chart
views.
Lane Width: Specifies the width of the navigation lane, which is
the magenta line in some chart views that indicates the
course to your destination.
Setting the Heading and Course Over Ground Lines
You can show the heading line and the course over ground
(COG) line on the chart.
COG is your direction of movement. Heading is the direction the
bow of the boat is pointed, when a heading sensor is connected.
1
From a chart view, select Menu > Chart Setup > Chart
Appearance > Heading Line.
2
If necessary, select Source, and select an option:
To automatically use the source available, select Auto.
To use the GPS antenna heading for COG, select GPS
Heading (COG).
To use data from a connected heading sensor, select
Heading.
To use data from both a connected heading sensor and
the GPS antenna, select COG and Heading.
This displays both the heading line and the COG line on
the chart.
3
Select Display, and select an option:
Select Distance > Distance, and enter the length of the
line shown on the chart.
Select Time > Time, and enter the time used to calculate
the distance your boat will travel in the specified time at
your present speed.
Other Vessels Settings on the Charts and Chart Views
NOTE: These options require connected accessories, such as
an AIS receiver or VHF radio.
From a chart or 3D chart view, select Menu > Other Vessels.
AIS List: Shows the AIS list (Viewing a List of AIS Threats).
DSC List: Shows the DSC list (DSC List).
Display Setup: See AIS Display Settings.
DSC Trails: Shows the tracks of DSC vessels, and selects the
length of the track that appears using a trail.
AIS Alarm: Sets the safe-zone collision alarm (Setting the Safe-
Zone Collision Alarm).
AIS Display Settings
NOTE: AIS requires the use of an external AIS device and
active transponder signals from other vessels.
From a chart or 3D chart view, select Menu > Other Vessels >
Display Setup.
AIS Display Range: Indicates the distance from your location
within which AIS vessels appear.
Details: Shows details about AIS-activated vessels.
Proj. Heading: Sets the projected heading time for AIS-
activated vessels.
Trails: Shows the tracks of AIS vessels, and select the length of
the track that appears using a trail.
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Fish Eye 3D Settings
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
From the Fish Eye 3D chart view, select Menu.
View: Sets the perspective of the 3D chart view.
Tracks: Shows tracks.
Sonar Cone: Shows a cone that indicates the area covered by
the transducer.
Fish Symbols: Shows suspended targets.
Navigation with a Chartplotter
CAUTION
If your vessel has an autopilot system, a dedicated autopilot
control display must be installed at each steering helm in order
to disable the autopilot system.
The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart
information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom
clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,
and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may
be in your path.
When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may
pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer
to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.
NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
NOTE: Mariner's Eye 3D and Fish Eye 3D chart views are
available with premium charts, in some areas.
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium
charts, in some areas.
To navigate, you must choose a destination, set a course or
create a route, and follow the course or route. You can follow
the course or the route on the Navigation chart, Fishing chart,
Perspective 3D chart view, or Mariner’s Eye 3D chart view.
You can set and follow a course to a destination using one of
three methods: Go To, Route To, or Auto Guidance.
Go To: Takes you directly to the destination. This is the
standard option for navigating to a destination. The
chartplotter creates a straight-line course or navigation line to
the destination. The path may run over land and other
obstacles.
Route To: Creates a route from your location to a destination,
allowing you to add turns along the way. This option provides
a straight-line course to the destination, but allows you to add
turns into the route to avoid land and other obstacles.
Auto Guidance: Creates a path to a destination using Auto
Guidance. This option is available only when using a
compatible premium chart in a compatible chartplotter. It
provides a turn-by-turn navigation line to the destination,
avoiding land and other obstacles. The navigation line is
based on the chart data and the safe depth, safe height, and
shoreline distance user-defined chartplotter settings. Using
these settings and chart data, the chartplotter creates a
navigation line that avoids all areas that cannot be navigated
between the present location and the destination.
When you are using a compatible Garmin autopilot
connected to the chartplotter using NMEA 2000
®
, the
autopilot follows the Auto Guidance route.
Basic Navigation Questions
Question Answer
How do I make the chartplotter
point me in the direction in
which I want to go (bearing)?
Navigate using Go To. See Setting
and Following a Direct Course Using
Go To.
How do I make the device
guide me along a straight line
(minimizing cross track) to a
location using the shortest
distance from the present
location?
Build a single-leg route and navigate it
using Route To. See Creating and
Navigating a Route From Your Present
Location.
How do I make the device
guide me to a location while
avoiding charted obstacles?
Build a multi-leg route and navigate it
using Route To. See Creating and
Navigating a Route From Your Present
Location.
How do I make the device
steer my automatic pilot?
Navigate using Route To. See
Creating and Navigating a Route From
Your Present Location.
Can the device create a path
for me?
If you have premium maps that
support Auto Guidance and are in an
area covered by Auto Guidance,
navigate using Auto Guidance. See
Setting and Following an Auto
Guidance Path.
How do I change the Auto
Guidance settings for my boat?
See Auto Guidance Line
Configurations.
Destinations
You can select destinations using various charts and 3D chart
views or using the lists.
Searching for a Destination by Name
You can search for saved waypoints, saved routes, saved
tracks, and marine services destinations by name.
1
Select Nav Info > Search by Name.
2
Enter at least a portion of the name of your destination.
3
If necessary, select Done.
The 50 nearest destinations that contain your search criteria
appear.
4
Select the destination.
Selecting a Destination Using the Navigation Chart
From the Navigation chart, select a destination.
Searching for a Marine Services Destination
NOTE: This feature is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
The chartplotter contains information for thousands of
destinations offering marine services.
1
Select Nav Info.
2
Select Offshore Services or Inland Services.
3
If necessary, select the marine service category.
The chartplotter shows a list of the nearest locations and the
distance and bearing to each.
4
Select a destination.
You can select or to view additional information or to
show the location on a chart.
Stopping Navigation
From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select Menu >
Stop Navigation.
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.
Marking Your Present Location as a Waypoint
From any screen, select Mark.
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Creating a Waypoint at a Different Location
1
Select Nav Info > Waypoints > New Waypoint.
2
Select an option:
To create the waypoint by entering position coordinates,
select Enter Coordinates, and enter the coordinates.
To create the waypoint using a chart, select Use Chart,
select the location, and select Select.
Marking and Starting Navigation to an MOB Location
When you mark a waypoint, you can designate it as a man
overboard (MOB) location.
Select an option:
From any screen, select Mark > Man Overboard.
From the Home screen, select Man Overboard > Yes.
An international MOB symbol marks the active MOB point and
the chartplotter sets a direct course back to the marked location.
Viewing a List of all Waypoints
Select Nav Info > Waypoints.
Editing a Saved Waypoint
1
Select Nav Info > Waypoints.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select Edit Waypoint.
4
Select an option:
To add a name, select Name, and enter a name.
To change the symbol, select Symbol.
To change the depth, select Depth.
To change the water temperature, select Water Temp..
To change the comment, select Comment.
To move the position of the waypoint, select Move.
Moving a Saved Waypoint
1
Select Nav Info > Waypoints.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select Edit Waypoint > Move.
4
Indicate a new location for the waypoint:
To move the waypoint while using the chart, select Use
Chart, select a new location on the chart, and select
Move Waypoint.
To move the waypoint using coordinates, select Enter
Coordinates, and enter the new coordinates.
Browsing for and Navigating to a Saved Waypoint
CAUTION
The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart
information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom
clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,
and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may
be in your path.
When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may
pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer
to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.
NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
Before you can navigate to a waypoint, you must create a
waypoint.
1
Select Nav Info > Waypoints.
2
Select a waypoint.
3
Select Navigate To.
4
Select an option:
To navigate directly to the location, select Go To.
To create a route to the location, including turns, select
Route To.
To use Auto Guidance, select Auto Guidance.
5
Review the course indicated by the magenta line.
NOTE: When using Auto Guidance, a gray segment within
any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance
cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due to
the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe
obstacle height.
6
Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow
water, and other obstacles.
Deleting a Waypoint or an MOB
1
Select Nav Info > Waypoints.
2
Select a waypoint or an MOB.
3
Select Delete.
Deleting All Waypoints
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data >
Waypoints > All.
Setting and Following a Direct Course Using Go To
CAUTION
When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may
pass over land or shallow water. Use visual sightings, and steer
to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.
You can set and follow a direct course from your current location
to a selected destination.
1
Select a destination (Destinations).
2
Select Navigate To > Go To.
A magenta line appears. In the center of the magenta line is
a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course
from your current location to the destination. The corrected
course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when you are
off course.
3
Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow
water, and other obstacles.
4
If you are off course, follow the purple line (corrected course)
to go to your destination, or steer back to the magenta line
(direct course).
Routes
Creating and Navigating a Route From Your Present
Location
You can create and immediately navigate a route on the
Navigation chart or the Fishing chart. This procedure does not
save the route or the waypoint data.
NOTE: The offshore Fishing chart is available with premium
charts, in some areas.
1
From the Navigation chart or Fishing chart, select a
destination.
2
Select Navigate To > Route To.
3
Select the location of the last turn before the destination.
4
Select Add Turn.
5
If necessary, repeat step 3 and 4 to add additional turns,
working backward from the destination to the present location
of your vessel.
The last turn you add should be the first turn you make,
starting from your present location. It should be the turn
closest to your vessel.
6
If necessary, select Menu.
7
Select Navigate Route.
8
Review the course indicated by the magenta line.
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9
Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow
water, and other obstacles.
Creating and Saving a Route
This procedure saves the route and all the waypoints in it. The
starting point can be your present location or another location.
1
Select Nav Info > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths > New
Route > Route Using Chart.
2
Select the starting location of the route.
3
Select Add Turn.
4
Select the location of the next turn on the chart.
5
Select Add Turn.
The chartplotter marks the location of the turn with a
waypoint.
6
If necessary, repeat steps 4 and 5 to add more turns.
7
Select the final destination.
Viewing a List of Routes and Auto Guidance Paths
1
Select Nav Info > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.
2
If necessary, select Filter to see routes only or Auto
Guidance paths only.
Editing a Saved Route
You can change the name of a route or change the turns the
route contains.
1
Select Nav Info > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.
2
Select a route.
3
Select Edit Route.
4
Select an option:
To change the name, select Name, and enter the name.
To select a waypoint from the turn list, select Edit Turns >
Use Turn List, and select a waypoint from the list.
To select a turn using the chart, select Edit Turns > Use
Chart, and select a location on the chart.
Browsing for and Navigating a Saved Route
Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of
them, you must create and save at least one route.
1
Select Nav Info > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.
2
Select a route.
3
Select Navigate To.
4
Select an option:
To navigate the route from the starting point used when
the route was created, select Forward.
To navigate the route from the destination point used
when the route was created, select Backward.
A magenta line appears. In the center of the magenta line is
a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course
from your present location to the destination. The corrected
course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when you are
off course.
5
Review the course indicated by the magenta line.
6
Follow the magenta line along each leg in the route, steering
to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.
7
If you are off course, follow the purple line (corrected course)
to go to your destination, or steer back to the magenta line
(direct course).
Browsing for and Navigating Parallel to a Saved
Route
Before you can browse a list of routes and navigate to one of
them, you must create and save at least one route.
1
Select Nav Info > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.
2
Select a route.
3
Select Navigate To.
4
Select Offset to navigate parallel to the route, offset from it
by a specific distance.
5
Indicate how to navigate the route:
To navigate the route from the starting point used when
the route was created, to the left of the original route,
select Forward – Port.
To navigate the route from the starting point used when
the route was created, to the right of the original route,
select Forward – Starboard.
To navigate the route from the destination point used
when the route was created, to the left of the original
route, select Backward – Port.
To navigate the route from the destination point used
when the route was created, to the right of the original
route, select Backward – Starboard.
6
If necessary, select Done.
A magenta line appears. In the center of the magenta line is
a thinner purple line that represents the corrected course
from your present location to the destination. The corrected
course is dynamic, and it moves with your boat when you are
off course.
7
Review the course indicated by the magenta line.
8
Follow the magenta line along each leg in the route, steering
to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.
9
If you are off course, follow the purple line (corrected course)
to go to your destination, or steer back to the magenta line
(direct course).
Deleting a Saved Route
1
Select Nav Info > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.
2
Select a route.
3
Select Review > Delete.
Deleting All Saved Routes
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data >
Routes & Auto Guidance Paths.
Auto Guidance
CAUTION
The Auto Guidance feature is based on electronic chart
information. That data does not ensure obstacle and bottom
clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings,
and avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may
be in your path.
NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
You can use Auto Guidance to plot the best path to your
destination. Auto Guidance uses your chartplotter to scan chart
data, such as water depth and known obstacles, to calculate a
suggested path. You can adjust the path during navigation.
Setting and Following an Auto Guidance Path
1
Select a destination (Destinations).
2
Select Navigate To > Auto Guidance.
3
Review the path, indicated by the magenta line.
4
Select Start Navigation.
5
Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow
water, and other obstacles.
NOTE: When using Auto Guidance, a gray segment within
any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto Guidance
cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due to
the settings for minimum safe water depth and minimum safe
obstacle height.
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Creating and Saving an Auto Guidance Path
1
Select Nav Info > Routes & Auto Guidance Paths > New
Route > Auto Guidance.
2
Select a starting point, and select Next.
3
Select a destination, and select Next.
4
Select an option:
To view a hazard and adjust the path near a hazard,
select Hazard Review.
To adjust the path, select Adjust Path, and follow the on-
screen instructions.
To delete the path, select Cancel Auto Guidance.
To save the path, select Done.
Adjusting an Auto Guidance Path
1
From the Navigation chart, follow the on-screen instructions
or use the arrow keys to move the destination point to the
new location.
2
Select Select > Move Point.
3
Select Back to return to the navigation screen.
Canceling an Auto Guidance Calculation in Progress
From the Navigation chart, select Menu > Cancel.
TIP: You can select Back to quickly cancel the calculation.
Setting a Timed Arrival
You can use this feature on a route or an Auto Guidance path to
get feedback about when you should arrive at a selected point.
This allows you to time your arrival at a location, such as a
bridge opening or a race starting line.
1
From the Navigation chart, select Menu.
2
If necessary, select Navigation Options.
3
Select Timed Arrival.
TIP: You can quickly open the Timed Arrival menu by
selecting a point on the path or route.
Auto Guidance Line Configurations
CAUTION
The Safe Depth and Safe Height settings influence how the
chartplotter calculates an Auto Guidance line. If an area has an
unknown water depth or an unknown obstacle height, the Auto
Guidance line is not calculated in that area. If an area at the
beginning or the end of an Auto Guidance line is shallower than
the safe water depth or lower than the safe obstacle height, the
Auto Guidance line is not calculated in that area. On the chart,
the course through those areas appears as a gray line. When
your boat enters one of those areas, a warning message
appears.
NOTE: Auto Guidance is available with premium charts, in some
areas.
You can set the parameters the chartplotter uses when
calculating an Auto Guidance line.
Safe Depth: Sets the minimum depth (chart depth datum) the
chartplotter uses when calculating an Auto Guidance line.
NOTE: The minimum safe depth for the premium charts is 3
feet. If you enter a Safe Depth value of less than 3 feet, the
charts only use depths of 3 feet for Auto Guidance route
calculations.
Safe Height: Sets the minimum height (chart height datum) of a
bridge that your boat can safely travel under.
Shoreline Distance: Sets how close to the shore you want the
Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto Guidance line
may move if you change this setting while navigating. The
available values for this setting are relative, not absolute. To
ensure that the Auto Guidance line is placed the appropriate
distance from shore, you can assess the placement of the
Auto Guidance line using one or more familiar destinations
that require navigation through a narrow waterway (Adjusting
the Distance from Shore).
Adjusting the Distance from Shore
The Shoreline Distance setting indicates how close to the shore
you want the Auto Guidance line to be placed. The Auto
Guidance line may move if you change this setting while
navigating. The available values for the Shoreline Distance
setting are relative, not absolute. To ensure the Auto Guidance
line is placed the appropriate distance from shore, you can
assess the placement of the Auto Guidance line using one or
more familiar destinations that require navigation through a
narrow waterway.
1
Dock your vessel or drop the anchor.
2
Select Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline
Distance > Normal.
3
Select a destination that you have navigated to previously.
4
Select Navigate To > Auto Guidance.
5
Review the placement of the Auto Guidance line, and
determine whether the line safely avoids known obstacles
and the turns enable efficient travel.
6
Select an option:
If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory,
select Menu > Stop Navigation, and proceed to step 10.
If the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles,
select Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance >
Shoreline Distance > Far.
If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide, select
Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline
Distance > Near.
7
If you selected Near or Far in step 6, review the placement of
the Auto Guidance line, and determine whether the line
safely avoids known obstacles and the turns enable efficient
travel.
Auto Guidance maintains a wide clearance from obstacles in
open water, even if you set the Shoreline Distance setting to
Near or Nearest. As a result, the chartplotter may not
reposition the Auto Guidance line, unless the destination
selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway.
8
Select an option:
If the placement of the Auto Guidance line is satisfactory,
select Menu > Stop Navigation, and proceed to step 10.
If the Auto Guidance line is too close to known obstacles,
select Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance >
Shoreline Distance > Farthest.
If the turns in the Auto Guidance line are too wide, select
Settings > Navigation > Auto Guidance > Shoreline
Distance > Nearest.
9
If you selected Nearest or Farthest in step 8, review the
placement of the Auto Guidance line, and determine
whether the line safely avoids known obstacles and the turns
enable efficient travel.
Auto Guidance maintains a wide clearance from obstacles in
open water, even if you set the Shoreline Distance setting to
Near or Nearest. As a result, the chartplotter may not
reposition the Auto Guidance line, unless the destination
selected requires navigation through a narrow waterway.
10
Repeat steps 3 through 9 at least once more, using a
different destination each time, until you are familiar with the
functionality of the Shoreline Distance setting.
Tracks
A track is a recording of the path of your boat. The track
currently being recorded is called the active track, and it can be
saved. You can show tracks in each chart or 3D chart view.
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Showing Tracks
From a chart or a 3D chart view, select Menu > Waypoints &
Tracks > Tracks > On.
A trailing line on the chart indicates your track.
Setting the Color of the Active Track
1
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Active Track Options > Track
Color.
2
Select a track color.
Saving the Active Track
The track currently being recorded is called the active track.
1
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Save Active Track.
2
Select an option:
Select the time the active track began.
Select Entire Log.
3
Select Save.
Viewing a List of Saved Tracks
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.
Editing a Saved Track
1
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.
2
Select a track.
3
Select Edit Track.
4
Select an option:
Select Name, and enter the new name.
Select Track Color, and select a color.
Saving a Track as a Route
1
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.
2
Select a track.
3
Select Edit Track > Save Route.
Browsing for and Navigating a Recorded Track
Before you can browse a list of tracks and navigate to them, you
must record and save at least one track (Tracks).
1
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.
2
Select a track.
3
Select Follow Track.
4
Select an option:
To navigate the track from the starting point used when
the track was created, select Forward.
To navigate the track from the destination point used
when the track was created, select Backward.
5
Review the course indicated by the colored line.
6
Follow the line along each leg in the route, steering to avoid
land, shallow water, and other obstacles.
Deleting a Saved Track
1
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Saved Tracks.
2
Select a track.
3
Select Delete.
Deleting All Saved Tracks
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data > Saved
Tracks.
Retracing the Active Track
The track currently being recorded is called the active track.
1
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Follow Active Track.
2
Select an option:
Select the time the active track began.
Select Entire Log.
3
Review the course indicated by the colored line.
4
Follow the colored line, steering to avoid land, shallow water,
and other obstacles.
Clearing the Active Track
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Tracks > Clear Active
Track.
The track memory is cleared, and the active track continues
to be recorded.
Managing the Track Log Memory During Recording
1
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Active Track Options.
2
Select Record Mode.
3
Select an option:
To record a track log until the track memory is full, select
Fill.
To continuously record a track log, replacing the oldest
track data with new data, select Wrap.
Configuring the Recording Interval of the Track Log
You can indicate the frequency at which the track plot is
recorded. Recording more frequent plots is more accurate but
fills the track log faster. The resolution interval is recommended
for the most efficient use of memory.
1
Select Nav Info > Tracks > Active Track Options > Record
Interval > Interval.
2
Select an option:
To record the track based on a distance between points,
select Distance > Change, and enter the distance.
To record the track based on a time interval, select Time >
Change, and enter the time interval.
To record the track plot based on a variance from your
course, select Resolution > Change, and enter the
maximum error allowed from the true course before
recording a track point.
Stopping Navigation
While navigating, from the Navigation or Fishing chart, select
an option:
Select Menu > Stop Navigation.
When navigating with Auto Guidance, select Menu >
Navigation Options > Stop Navigation.
Synchronizing User Data Across the Garmin
Marine Network
NOTICE
Before you synchronize the user data across the network, you
should backup your user data to prevent possible data loss. See
Backing Up Data to a Computer.
You can share waypoints, tracks, and routes with all compatible
devices connected to the Garmin Marine Network (Ethernet)
automatically.
NOTE: This feature is not available on all models.
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > User Data Sharing > On.
If a change is made to a waypoint, track, or route on one
chartplotter, that data is synchronized automatically across all
chartplotters on the Ethernet network.
Deleting All Saved Waypoints, Routes, and
Tracks
Select Nav Info > Manage Data > Clear User Data > All >
OK.
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Combinations
The Combination screen shows a combination of different
screens at the same time. The number of options available on
the Combination screen depends on the optional devices you
have connected to your chartplotter and whether you are using
premium maps.
Selecting a Combination
1
Select Combinations.
2
Select a combination.
Customizing a Combination Screen
Not all options are available on all chartplotter models.
1
Select Combinations.
2
Select a combination.
3
Select Menu > Edit Combination.
4
Select an option:
To change the name, select Name, and enter a new
name.
To change the number of windows shown in the
combination screen, select Functions, and select the new
number.
To change the split orientation, select Split.
To customize the numbers shown on the screen, select
Overlay Numbers.
To change the data shown in the combination, select the
screen to change, and select the new data.
To resize the windows, drag the arrows.
Adding a Custom Combination Screen
You can create a custom combination screen to suit your needs.
1
Select Combinations > Menu > Add.
2
Select an option:
To change the name, select Name, enter a new name,
and select Done.
To change the number of functions shown, select
Functions, and select a number.
To change the function of the portion of the screen, select
the area to change, and select a function from the list on
the right.
To change the vertical or horizontal split orientation of a
multi-function display, select Split, and select an option.
To change how data appears on the page, select Overlay
Numbers, and select an option.
To change the type of data shown, select Overlay
Numbers, select a data field, and select the new data
type.
Sonar
When properly connected to an optional Garmin sounder
module and a transducer, your compatible chartplotter can be
used as a fishfinder. There are different sonar views to help you
view the fish in the area.
The adjustments you can make to each sonar view vary
depending on the view you are in and the chartplotter model,
sounder module, and transducer you have connected.
Sonar Views
The sonar views available vary depending on the type of
transducer and optional sounder module connected to the
chartplotter. For example, you can view the Split Frequency
view only if you have a dual-frequency transducer connected.
There are four basic styles of sonar views available: a full-
screen view, a split-screen view that combines two or more
views, a split-zoom view, and a split-frequency view that
displays two different frequencies. You can customize the
settings for each view in the screen. For example, if you are
viewing the split-frequency view, you can adjust the gain for
each of the frequencies separately.
If you do not see an arrangement of sonar views to suit your
needs, you can create a custom screen (xx).
Traditional Sonar View
There are several full-screen views available, depending on the
equipment connected.
The full-screen Traditional sonar view show a large image of the
sonar readings from a transducer. The range scale along the
right side of the screen shows the depth of detected objects as
the screen scrolls from the right to the left.
À
Depth information
Á
Suspended targets or fish
Â
Bottom of the body of water
DownVü Sonar View
NOTE: Not all models support DownVü sonar technology and
transducers.
NOTE: To receive DownVü scanning sonar, you need a
compatible chartplotter or fishfinder and a compatible
transducer.
DownVü high-frequency sonar provides a clearer picture below
the boat, providing a more detailed representation of structures
the boat is passing over.
Traditional transducers emit a conical beam. The DownVü
scanning sonar technology emits a narrow beam, similar to the
shape of the beam in a copying machine. This beam provides a
clearer, picture-like image of what is beneath the boat.
SideVü Sonar View
NOTE: Not all models support SideVü sonar and scanning
transducers.
NOTE: To receive SideVü scanning sonar, you need a
compatible chartplotter, a compatible sounder module, and a
compatible transducer.
SideVü scanning sonar technology shows you a picture of what
lies to the sides of the boat. You can use this as a search tool to
find structures and fish.
À
Left side of the boat
Á
Right side of the boat
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Garmin 500-PRO-1 Owner's manual

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